News
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Community project hopes to send message
Residents of the Hills are joining forces in hopes of sending a message about lack of mobile coverage on the mountain. A large-scale community survey…
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Local Maccas exposure site
An outer eastern McDonalds restaurant has been identified as a Covid-19 exposure site. Bayswater North McDonald’s was added to the DHHS list of exposure sites…
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Blind man’s beloved poodle sold by pet-sitter
A blind Upper Ferntree Gully man has had his beloved dog stolen from him as part of a rouge trade while he rest in hospital.…
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Over 40 can get the jab
Everyone over the age of 40 is now eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The Commonwealths Covid-19 vaccination program has been expanded to include everyone…
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Objectors celebrate, but fight isn’t over yet
A controversial proposal for a multi-storey development in a Ferntree Gully residential street has been knocked back by council. Members of the community against the…
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Family violence court for Ringwood
Ringwood will soon be home to a specialist family violence court. Announced on Thursday 20 May as part of the 2021-22 state budget, the news…
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Seats swing into headlines
A controversial seating arrangement in a Sassafras park has found itself swinging in and out of media headlines. The new table, installed at Sassafras Village…
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Basketball upgrades bounce along
An exciting upgrade to Kallista Primary School’s basketball area is now in its second stage, with an architect recently appointed to design the new facilities.…
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Students strike for climate
Homemade signs in hand, Hills school students and supporters gathered in Belgrave on Friday to kick off demonstrations as part of the School Strike 4…
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School at centre of political crossfire
Emerald Secondary College is at the centre of political controversy once again, with the government and opposition failing to see eye-to-eye on funding allocations for…
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Tosser fined, no ifs or butts
A split second decision has turned into a costly lesson for a Ferntree Gully woman. The woman was recently ordered by Ringwood Magistrates Court to…
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Tecoma’s op-shop fashionista
While the rest of the world pulls on a half decent top five minutes before an important Zoom call, one Hills woman continues to stun…